Dara

Dara is a village located in Shahade tehsil of Nandurbar district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 24km away from sub-district headquarter Shahade (tehsildar office) and 57km away from district headquarter Nandurbar. As per 2009 stats, Virpur is the gram panchayat of Dara village.

Dara has its own place in the vibrant Nandurbar region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Dara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dara is 525457. The village spans a total geographical area of 568 hectares. Shahade is nearest town to Dara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Shahada Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nandurbar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Dara

Below is a concise population overview of Dara as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 830 404 426
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 163 83 80
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 807 395 412
Literate Population 418 239 179
Illiterate Population 412 165 247

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Dara village:

  • The total population of Dara village is around 830, including approximately 404 males and 426 females, with a sex ratio of 1054 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 163 children aged 0–6 years in Dara village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Dara village has 807 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Dara village is about 50.36%, with male literacy at 59.16% and female literacy at 42.02%.
  • There are around 159 households in Dara village.

Connectivity of Dara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dara. As per the 2011 stats, Dara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Dara

Knowing the nearby villages of Dara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dara.

Ranipur Nagziri Pimprani Chirde Madkani Virpur Navagaon Akaspur Nimbardi Nandya Rampur

Frequently Asked Questions about Dara

Where is Dara located?
Dara village is situated in Shahade Tehsil, within the Nandurbar district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dara?
The Gram Panchayat of Dara is Virpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Dara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dara is 830, with 404 males and 426 females.
How many households are there in Dara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Dara village has a total of 159 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dara as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dara is 50.36%. The male literacy rate is 59.16%, while the female literacy rate is 42.02%.